How To Fix G0604 - Specify the life of the amortization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Specify the life of the amortization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0604 - Specify the life of the amortization ?

  The SAP error message G0604, which states "Specify the life of the amortization," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module without specifying the required amortization period or useful life for that asset.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The asset master record does not have a defined useful life or amortization period.
  The asset class settings do not have a default useful life defined.
  The transaction being performed requires a specified life for the asset, but it has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0604 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (Transaction Code: AS01 or AS02).
  Ensure that the "Useful Life" or "Amortization Period" fields are filled in correctly. This is usually found in the "Depreciation" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Asset Class configuration (Transaction Code: OAOA).
  Check the settings for the asset class you are using